| Himalayan rivers | Peninsular rivers |
| Originates from the Himalayan in ranges | Originates from the mountains the peninsular plateau |
| Extensive catchment area catchment | Comparatively small area |
| Intense erosion | Less intensity of erosion |
| Forms gorges in the mountain region and meanders along the plains. | Deep valleys are not created because of hard and resistant bedrocks |
| High irrigation potential | Less irrigation potential |
| High inland navigation potential for along the plains | Comparatively less potential inland navigation |